Retail sales of EVs have yet to fully take off in the US heartland states, according to new analysis from S&P Global Mobility. How come? The top eight EV markets in the United States are all in coastal states, and those markets represent more than half – 50.5% – of total EV registrations in 2022.… Continue reading Here’s why heartland states lag behind the coasts on EV adoption
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Honda’s new AI-powered ‘golf cart’ look-alike will drive you around without a license
The new “Honda CI Micro-Mobility” self-driving EVs are set to hit the streets, combining Artificial (AI) and Cooperative (CI) technologies. Although it may resemble the look of a golf cart, Honda’s “Micro Mobility” concept is capable of much more, with features designed to shuttle around those who either don’t want to or can’t drive. Honda… Continue reading Honda’s new AI-powered ‘golf cart’ look-alike will drive you around without a license
Tesla applies for machine-to-machine cellular data service in its electric cars
Tesla has applied to offer telecommunication services in Canada, including “machine-to-machine cellular data service” in its electric cars. Starting with the Model S in 2012 and for a decade now, Tesla has been leading the auto industry in the level of connectivity inside its vehicles. Tesla has made software a priority in its product, and… Continue reading Tesla applies for machine-to-machine cellular data service in its electric cars
Tesla-backed startup launches microgrid powering 2 African villages
ZOLA Electric, a Tesla-backed company providing energy to remote African villages through solar and batteries, has announced the deployment of a new microgrid system that is powering 1,000 homes, schools, and businesses in two villages in Rwanda. We reported on ZOLA Electric back in 2015 when it was still called Off Grid Electric. At the… Continue reading Tesla-backed startup launches microgrid powering 2 African villages
Toyota among the ‘2022 world’s most obstructive companies on climate policy’ with oil giants
Toyota can’t seem to get out of its own way lately. The Japanese automaker ranked among the “world’s most obstructive companies on climate policy” of 2022, with oil giants like Exxon Mobile, Chevron, and leading Russian oil companies. “Change is the law of life. And for those who look only to the past or present… Continue reading Toyota among the ‘2022 world’s most obstructive companies on climate policy’ with oil giants
Japan, South Korean leaders push for US EV tax credit rule changes
South Korean officials and leaders from Japan are expressing concerns over the new US EV tax credit requirements that kick in at the end of the year. New reports are surfacing that Japan and South Korea will request flexibility in the rule changes. Will they get their way, paving the way for automakers like Toyota,… Continue reading Japan, South Korean leaders push for US EV tax credit rule changes
Tesla offers to cover ending EV incentive in Germany amid massive sale push
Tesla is offering buyers to cover the cost of Germany cutting its EV incentive if the automaker can’t deliver by the end of the year amid a massive sale push in the country. Germany is an important auto market in Europe and one that is difficult to penetrate for foreign automakers because of the strong… Continue reading Tesla offers to cover ending EV incentive in Germany amid massive sale push
Vintage Nissan Leaf-powered electric pickup packs ‘2X the power, 3X the torque’ of the gas burner
Nissan flaunted a modified vintage electric truck at SEMA 2022 fitted with a Nissan Leaf motor. The vintage-looking EV pickup was created by Tommy Pike Customs and delivers considerably more power than the original four-cylinder gas burner. Electric 1987 Nissan Sunny Leaf vintage pickup As one chapter closes, another opens. A vintage 1987 Nissan Sunny… Continue reading Vintage Nissan Leaf-powered electric pickup packs ‘2X the power, 3X the torque’ of the gas burner
Honda wants to make ‘edgy’ EVs without fake manual transmissions, unlike Toyota
Honda is shying away from the idea of adding fake manual transmissions to its upcoming EV lineup, unlike Toyota, which has filed for patents to introduce the technology. Honda, Toyota differ in adding simulated transmissions to EV models During an interview with Car and Driver, Honda’s CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, and head of electrification Shinji Aoyama… Continue reading Honda wants to make ‘edgy’ EVs without fake manual transmissions, unlike Toyota
Tesla Bot-like humanoid robots could be a $150 billion business, says Goldman Sachs
Humanoid robots, like the recently unveiled Tesla Bot, could be a $150 billion-a-year business within the next 15 years, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The idea of robots taking over menial tasks and reducing labor costs has been around for a long time, but it has taken on a different meaning. Robots have… Continue reading Tesla Bot-like humanoid robots could be a $150 billion business, says Goldman Sachs